#94: On today’s episode we are joined by high performer, Brian Mazza. Brian Mazza is an entrepreneur based out of New York. With over 15 years of Hospitality and Fashion experience, he has co-created some of NYC’s strongest brands. HPLT, Brian’s latest venture, specializes in providing experiences focusing on bringing out the best in every individual. 

#93: The Live Better Podcast is back with a new look! On today’s episode we are joined by Erica Marie. Erica is a personal trainer and nutritionist in Chicago, Illinois. With over 10 years of experience, she works with professional athletes, student athletes, and client’s in efforts to provide necessary means and knowledge to exceed their respective personal wellness and performance goals. 

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Dr. Michael Tal Risher, a Sports Performance doctor in Chicago that specializes in rehabilitation and soft tissue techniques. He works primarily with NFL athletes and has been traveling around the country to help players rehab from injury this season. Some of his most notable work athletes like David Montogomery, Demetrius Harris, Joe Mixon and Josh Norman have been mentioned in the Daily Herald as well as NBC...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Nick Pags. Nick is a motivational speaker and thought leader, mindset and emotional intelligence coach, consultant, personal trainer at the exclusive Performix House in NYC, Founding Theragun Master Trainer, and a lululemon Ambassador. Nick’s online mindset coaching business has serviced groups and individuals all over the world, having coached hundreds of entrepreneurs in building successful businesses over...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Keith Rabois, investor and entrepreneur. Keith is a general partner at Founders Fund. Throughout his venture career he has led investments in DoorDash, Affirm, Forward Health, Faire, Thoughtspot, and Stripe. He also founded Opendoor, which transforms the process of buying and selling a home. Keith has a unique and unparalleled track record as an entrepreneur, executive and investor. Over the last decade, he...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret is here this week with Patrick Mckeown, world-renowned and best-selling author of “The Oxygen Advantage” and breathing practitioner. Patrick’s mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation.   From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers. After 20 years of suffering, Patrick was able...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Brian Johnson also known as BJ the Dreamer. Brian Johnson is an Amazon Best Selling Author, motivational speaker, and inspirational life coach. He has been a part of several Emmy winning television shows, as well as hosting his own show, The Daily Inspiration. Brian is on a mission to utilize his platform to inspire the world.    In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Creating the foundation and...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret is here this week with Erinne Brown. Erinne is a Chicago-based Well-Being Coach who started her healing journey in an intense management consulting career, in which she experienced unprecedented stress, fatigue, and poor physical health. The overachiever in her decided to channel her energy into nourishing herself unconditionally, and earned health and life coaching certifications so that she could help other high achieving women do the same....

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Tieko Nejon, an educator and corporate trainer who focuses on the advancement of human behavior and the dynamics within social constructs. Despite her upbringing and growing up in a neighborhood with gun-violence, drugs, addicts and single family homes (she speaks to this during the episode), Tieko created her own path to entrepreneurship, rewriting her story. Tieko’s work has spanned a broad spectrum of...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Darin Olien! Darin Olien is co-host with Zac Efron on the widely popular Netflix docu-series called “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast "The Darin Olien Show." Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfoods hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Luke Tyburski. Luke is living proof that by training your mind, what anyone can accomplish is near limitless. The Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Mental Performance Coach works with individuals, companies, and teams across the globe to help them create the same Performance Mindset he has used to run across the Sahara Desert, down Mt Everest, and complete a world first 2000km in 12 day Ultimate Triathlon from...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 Podcast. Almost 30 is an Apple Podcasts "Top 50" podcast and a global brand and community. Known for their relatable conversations about wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and self-development, Krista and Lindsey take pride in creating inspiring, raw, and hilarious moments during their weekly interviews with fascinating guests. The Chalkboard Mag raves...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with JT Barnett, Former Professional Hockey Player of 6 years playing in the US, Canada, Russia, and Europe. JT is the founder of Triple Deke Media and RESET, a pop up festival that highlights the newest and hottest brands in wellness. He lives to promote wellness, helps others take control of their own wellbeing and health, and teaches individuals to upgrade their lifestyle. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, JT has...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Ryan Lockee. As a former elementary teacher, and recent father and author, Ryan believes that changing one's mindset will determine the shape and future of your life. Personal development, which includes emotional intelligence, mindfulness, meditation, and developing a growth mindset, something that's not typically taught in schools, is the focus of his book, Wisdom Beyond the Classroom. Simple tools, lessons,...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Case Kenny. Case hosts a podcast called New Mindset, Who Dis. Twice a week he releases short episodes dedicated to no BS self development and mindfulness advice. In 2014, Case started working at an ad agency that made him realize he wanted to start writing again so he began writing for a men’s lifestyle blog. His passion for writing quickly evolved into a mindfulness email called PRSUIT. Since then, Case has...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Jennifer Cassetta. Jennifer is a health and empowerment coach with the mission of helping people feel strong, safe and confident from the streets to the boardroom. Jenn has spoken around the country on topics that include women's empowerment, wellness and self defense. She's been on The Today Show, The Doctors, The Real and was a wellness coach on ABC TV's My Diet is Better Than Yours.  In this episode we...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Bryan Jackson, head of performance training at Ascend Performance Global. Bryan is a Nike Master Trainer, Jordan Brand Master Trainer, and performance specialist based out of Chicago, IL. He is known as one of the most sought after performance coaches in Chicago, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He played three sports in high school (football, baseball, and track & field) and continued his...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Sarah Russo, holistic certified chef and owner of Love Your Fat Personal Chefs here in Chicago. Sarah, a former vegan, now specializes in therapeutic foods and healing foods that are functional and delicious. Her favorite cuisine is the farm-to-table approach, seasonal-plentiful-relatable. Sarah added animal protein back into her diet in 2015, as she discovered mindful ways to source the "good stuff" in the...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Dr. Alex Orton & Dr. Kolby Ourada, Naturopathic doctors. After graduating valedictorian and salutatorian from the National University of Health Sciences, Alex and Kolby started Haven: a holistic Health Center in Chicago. Haven creates individualized health programs for people to be educated and empowered to know exactly how to optimize their health and heal from chronic illness. In this episode we...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Carmen DelMastro, Sports Performance Specialist and Certified Functional Strength Coach. Carmen found his dedication to fitness and health as a Division I baseball player at Temple University, leading to a short stint as a professional player. Now, Carmen dedicates his time to educating clients and athletes alike on the proper techniques and training methods. Carmen trains clients privately online and at On...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Tyler Ray, CEO and Head Coach of Project Pure Athlete. Tyler is a vertical jump expert, strength coach and former professional dunker and Team Canada track athlete with a 48” vertical jump. Tyler coaches athletes of all levels all over the globe to jump higher and be better athletes. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: The journey of dunking a basketball and how to jump higher The mental side of...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with James Silvas, Speaker and Performance Coach. James is a Mindset Specialist with over 13,000 hours of training experience working with high performing teams at Nike, Caesars, MGM & ADT. He is the founder of the Be That 1% movement, a movement, and brand that inspires others to be the one that lives life on their terms, overcome obstacles and do what 99% won’t. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: ...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Emily Hutchins, Owner, On Your Mark - Performance enhancement specialist, Corrective enhancement specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike Run Club Coach. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Getting your foot in the door in the fitness industry Hustling for the right reasons  Trying new things and redefining your purpose  Training clients based on what THEY need  Leading a positive, team-effort...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week speaking about the ability to adapt during unprecedented times, businesses challenges, and feelings experienced during quarantine. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Promoting optimism and a strong mindset Making an impact during a crisis.   Pivoting a business or career by adapting to current times  Reflecting and working on your business instead of in it  If you've lost focus and want to recenter...

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Cynthia Kane, certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, Founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and best selling  author of How To Meditate Like a Buddhist,  How To Communicate Like A Buddhist and Talk To Yourself Like A Buddhist In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Purposeful, helpful and concise communication  Speaking to others in an honest, kind and helpful way Changing...